Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn have officially cleared the final hurdle ahead of their WBC welterweight world title showdown, with both fighters making the 147-pound limit at Friday’s official weigh-in in Las Vegas.
Garcia, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, came in at 145.5 pounds, while Benn registered 146 pounds. With both fighters safely under the welterweight limit, the championship fight is officially set for Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The weigh-in removes any immediate questions surrounding the scale and leaves the focus firmly on what happens when the two men meet in the ring.
Garcia enters the contest looking to make the first defense of his WBC welterweight title. The American captured the championship earlier this year with a unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios, putting himself in position to headline another major event at 147 pounds.
The champion brings a professional record of 25-2 with one no-contest and 20 knockouts, according to the WBC’s official preview. His combination of speed and punching power has made him one of the most recognizable names in the division.
Standing across from him will be Benn, who arrives with a 25-1 record and 14 knockouts. The British contender has built momentum with victories over Regis Prograis and Chris Eubank Jr., and now gets his first opportunity to challenge for a world championship. 
For Benn, the significance of the fight extends beyond simply adding a world title to his résumé. A victory over Garcia would give him the WBC welterweight championship and represent another major step in his career.
The matchup also carries an important family connection for Benn. His father, Nigel Benn, was a former WBC super middleweight champion, making Conor’s pursuit of a WBC title another significant chapter in the Benn family’s boxing history.
The fight itself presents an intriguing contrast. Garcia is defending a championship he only recently captured, while Benn is attempting to turn his recent momentum into a world-title breakthrough.
Neither fighter has anything left to prove on the scales. Garcia came in 1.5 pounds below the limit, while Benn was one pound under, ensuring the championship can proceed as scheduled.
The main event will headline a major card at T-Mobile Arena, with unbeaten cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia facing Noel Mikaelian in the co-main event. Other scheduled bouts include Mark Magsayo against Andres Cortes and Da’Mazion Vanhouter against Raphael Akpejiori.
For Garcia, the objective is clear: successfully defend the WBC belt and strengthen his position as one of the division’s leading names.
For Benn, the opportunity is equally significant. He has reached the point where a victory would transform him from a highly regarded contender into a world champion.
With both men now officially on weight, there is nothing left between Garcia and Benn except the fight itself. The next time they step on the scales will not matter nearly as much as what happens once the opening bell rings in Las Vegas.
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